What do use to play Forza?
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Sat, 03/03/2012 - 13:11
What do use to play Forza?
I'm sure this must have been asked before but a new forum and many new members means it is worth asking. I am curious to know what kit you all use and how you think it aids or hinders you as a sim racer.
I use the CSR wheel on a rennsport stand, with the value pedal set. in front of a 60" rear progection TV
The wheel is fine, I have no problem with it, as is the stand. The pedals are another thing. While they work just as they should, I feel the lack of a load cell brake is a hurdle for braking consistancy.
So that's me...how about you.
32 inch hd TV.
An argos storage cube as a seat with a pillow on my knees so my elbows dont hurt.
And a joypad .
:)
Thats so similar to me, except I sit on a large footstool and don't use a pillow for my elbows, coz I'm a man!!
Shame you cannot beat me though
32" Sony XBR LCD TV
Fanatec GT2 wheel, Clubsport pedals, Porschewheel H shifter (paddles for S and higher), Rennsport Wheelstand
old JVC stereo system
cloth tub sofa (with a few extra pillows to provide lumbar support)
I use a MS wired controller. (advanced settings: 15/90 steering, 5/95 accel, 5/95 decel - assists: MTC, ABS upon occassion)
I do own a MS Wheel and playseat but unfortunately I can't use it due to the height of my 73" DLP TV (viewing angle is too dark since the seat is too low) .
I wish I could use it but I would have to build a riser and honestly don't have the patience for that plus storage would blow.
I wish I knew if using a wheel could improve my driving but I am sure it must be more fun.
Just got the csr wheel and am trying to get used to it. So different than the ms conroller with the fatboy chair.
CSR Elite wheel, Clubsport pedals, CSR shifter mounted to a Rennsport wheelstand in my mancave using a 60" DLP TV.
Been using steering wheels for racing games for over 15 years. Doesn't make me any faster, there are plenty of controller users who I can't keep up with, but I couldn't do one lap on Sunset speedway with a controller without hitting the wall a bunch of times. Just depends what you are used to.
I play with - - 40 inch samsung tv. - Sit on a beanbag (no pillows cos I'm no sissy Church Pro... and yes I do beat you Gaz). - Joypad - Turtlebeach X11s :D
Hey is it right to call someone a sissy when you're sitting on a beanbag? I'm just sayin
OK, this will be the only time you see this combo in this thred.
Madcatz MC2 wheel and pedals, some off brand wheel stand and a high back office chair. 42" Phillips LCD TV with a Phillips bookshelf stereo.
Thats right, no FFB or rumble.
At the moment Samsung 32" HD and just the basic controller and because I mostly play @ night time I´m using a basic stereo headset...
I hope I get my video projector + 5.1 system up and running in few months, we should move to our new house in 8-9 weeks from now!
I miss my 72" screen
Hello,
and:
First I go upstairs to get a little carpet, because I don't want to ruin our wood floor in the living room. Than I go out in our garden. There's a table which has the right height and place him in front of the tv. After that I build up the wheel and pedals, start the xbox and start racing sitting on a kitchen chair.
It is and it sounds funny, but ...... it works. (As I write this, I think I will make a foto of it.)
After racing I have to build everything back. So Forza is for me real sport. :-)
I'm nervous for tonite's EUSL.
JDANKERT
PS: I don't have a pillow for my old elbows, but a pillow for my ......
32" JVC TV, can't see the times and half the time can't see the names over the cars, X Rocker gaming chair, 1 set of headphones for the gamesound and 1set MS headset for chat, wireless controller.
Forgot to answer post...
PWTS (ordering the Elite in ten minutes), clubsport, Rennstand sitting on kitchen chair.
42" Aquos, Denon Surround, Paradigm speakers.
For Forza 4, I use a Fanatec CSR wheel, Clubsport pedals and CSR H shifter (S class and below), all of which are mounted to a modded wheelstandpro.
For all other racing games, including GT5, rFactor, iRacing and Richard Burns Rally, I use a Fanatec CSR Elite wheel, Clubsport pedals and CSR H shifter, all of which are mounted to a Rennsport wheel stand.
I just upgraded to triple screens yesterday for PC racing. I have a 32 inch Sony Bravia HDTV which is the center, and which I use for Forza and GT5. I also have a 24 inch Insignia HDTV on the left and a 24 inch Dell Ultrasharp monitor on the left.
For sound in Forza and GT5, I use a Turtle Beach PX-5 headset. For sound in PC, I use a Turtle Beach Z6A headset.
And if you are wondering why I do not use the CSR Elite for Forza, its because the Turtle Beach headset chat does not work in Forza. It does work with the CSR in Forza.
Fanatec Turbo S with clubsport pedals v1, DIY wheelstand/table, sitting on my couch infront of a 52" Philips LCD. Sound: Harman/Kardon 7.1 reciever with JBL speakers and a wired MS headset. Still not sure about building a tripple beamer setup. I might do that when the new XBOX comes out, maybe then the full HD beamers wiil be within budget.
I use the Microsoft wheel on my lap while sitting on a sofa.
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The pillow just works for me as I have to slight ben... errr crouch over to see the tv right.
Oh yeah I have some X-11's for sound.
@ oldrustbelly
Wow, 3 monitors, 3 xboxes, ..... one room just for racing. I think I have to change my beloved wife for a one with much more money, so I can stay at home and built up such an equipment.
Great, man, have fun!
PS: Hey, how can I built such a graphic sign below my postings?
How to get a signature image
You need to find or make an image thats about 500 pixles by 140 pixles.
Once you have one upload it to an image hosting website you need to change your account setting on here.
1st. Click "Your Account"
2nd. Click "Edit"
3rd. Post the image URL in the signiture box half way down the page.
4th. Click sumbit
Then your done and it should be working.
Please ensure your image is no bigger that 160 pixles high as it start to make the fourm look real messy
Right now I am using a ms controller, turtle beach X11's, while sitting in an office chair in front of a 42" plasma tv.
50 inch Panasonic AQUOS with an HDMI cable for an awesome picture, Fanatec GT2, Club Sports, RennSport Stand, TB X41s, loose fitting sweat pants, big fluffy socks with the sweatpants tucked in so they don't catch on the pedals, a wife beater t-shirt with a nice big mustard stain, a pinch of skoal mint and a nice low whisper for the fellas in the lobby to enjoy.
I've been building, tuning and painting a lot of cars lately so at those times I revert to the MS controller for the ease of use. Also been trying to use the Kinect head tracking but can't seem to get it set up right. I may be a little too far away.
PWTS, v.1 Clubsports, h-shifter, Basherman's intercooler, 3x 22" Samsung LCD mons, Buttkicker, turtlebeach x11 headphones, racing rig.
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I have a 42 in Visio and use a a old MS wheel on a stand i whipped up out of some scrap metal i had hanging around and my desk chair...the arms on the chair come in handy when i'm leaning against those G-forces
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the nice thing about this is it stows away in the corner easily and the chair goes back to my desk...total setup time to play....about 30 seconds
heres my set up
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/64927451@N07/6658540371/]race rig 3[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/64927451@N07/]GRIFF2060[/url], on Flickr
Wireless control pad for the x-box, 32"Vizio LCD X-11 Turtles and a really nice office chair with dual massage...
I just recently mounted a Logitech DFP at my computer desk for rFactor and I'm beginning to understand all the whining when people put down the pad and start using a wheel....damn....
Yeah I said it, whining.........(whimper)